1957 Map of Pioneerville

About this map

Pioneerville sits as a central hub of activity within the Boise National Forest during this mid-century period. The landscape is heavily marked by its extraction history, evidenced by talings and a network of ditches like the Ditch near Arbaugh Ranch. The area south of the main settlement is dense with mining sites, ranging from the Washington Mill and Washington Mine to specialized operations like the Little Klondike Mine and Forest King Mine. Water management is critical to these operations, with numerous creeks such as Grimes Creek and Clear Creek draining the high terrain around Wilson Peak. For genealogists, the local Cemetery and family-named landmarks like Pauls Gulch or Thompson Creek provide specific points of interest for tracing early Idaho mountain residents and laborers.